Monthly Archives: June 2013

Oakland A's beat Texas Rangers 6-2
There is always an exception, and that exception cropped up again Tuesday when the A's Jarrod Parker clearly outpitched Darvish, who gave up homers to Brandon Moss and John Jaso in a 6-2 Oakland win over Texas. Darvish, signed for a boatload of cash …More…

Oakland A's: 3 Biggest Disappointments for Team so Far in 2013
Through 73 games, there has been much more positive than negative to write about in regards to the Oakland A’s. Currently, the club sits at 43-30, good for first in the American League West, three games ahead of the Texas Rangers. And while the? … More…

Oakland Athletics stretch lead on Texas Rangers
Arlington, Texas: The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American League West division. Brandon Moss and John Jaso each homered against the Japanese …More…

Oakland works over Darvish in 6-2 win
ARLINGTON — Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas, 6-2, on Tuesday night. Jarrod Parker (6-6) limited the Rangers to two runs and three hits over seven innings to improve to 4-0 his …More…

Oakland Athletics (42-30) at Texas Rangers (39-31), 8:05 pm (ET)
Yu Darvish targets his first win in six starts on Tuesday when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series against the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Darvish is 0-1 over his last five starts, but is pitching to a 2.08 ERA in that …More…

Oakland Raiders' 2013 outlook dire, but hope remains for future
The trouble is, while Oakland has made some positive changes — especially on the coaching staff — the team doesn't seem positioned to make much happen in 2013. But there's room for them to avoid disaster, provided they meet a few of the following …More…

San Jose votes to sue MLB over refusal to relocate Oakland Athletics
San Jose's city council voted in favor of bringing a lawsuit against Major League Baseball Tuesday morning.SBNation.com – All PostsMore…

FBI ends Michigan search for Hoffa's remains
Robert Foley, center, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit division, addresses the media in Oakland Township, Mich., Wednesday, June 19, 2013 where he announced the FBI was ending the search operations for the remains of Teamsters union? … More…

Oakland A's beat Texas Rangers 6-2
ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish has pretty much had his way in his first year and half in the major leagues. There is always an exception, and that exception cropped up again Tuesday when the A's Jarrod Parker clearly outpitched Darvish, who gave up …More…

How the Oakland Raiders Became the Least Talented Team in the NFL
The Oakland Raiders are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL. However, over the last decade they’ve become the least talented team in the league. Evan Silva, the senior NFL editor for Rotoworld, had this to say about the 2013 … More…

City Of Oakland Considers Contract With Known Lawbreaker, Teamsters Joint …OAKLAND, Calif., June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On Tuesday evening, the Oakland City Council will consider granting a 30-month lease to Oakland Maritime Support Services (OMSS), a company that currently provides truck parking for the city …More…

Raw Sewage At Oakland Coliseum Forces Teams To Shower … – SFist
On Sunday, a raw sewage leak flooded both locker rooms at the Oakland Coliseum, forcing the A's and the visiting Mariners to share the Raiders' locker room after the game, creating an awkward situation that will doubtless be memorialized in …SFistMore…

Oakland A's clubhouse sewage flood source identifiedOAKLAND — An "unidentifiable mass" in a sewer line was to blame for a flood of sewage in the A's clubhouse, the umpires' dressing room and the visiting team's clubhouse on Sunday, officials said Wednesday. "All the work is being done and we fully …More…

Oakland commits to helping all kids learn to read << Oakland Local
With future graduation rates, crime, and children's very happiness in life at stake, the Mayor of Oakland, its Superintendent of Schools, and 100 community organizations launched an initiative Monday to help all Oakland children learn to read …Oakland LocalMore…

Oakland Youth Poetry Workshop opens at The Bay Area Public School June 22
With the end of classes and the beginning of summer nearly here, many of Oakland’s youth are preparing for lazy days in the sun, family vacations or the chance to earn an extra buck. But a group of Bay Area writers and educators are hoping poetry is … More…

Oakland officials say LED street lights will save money, help fight crime
The installation of new energy-efficient streetlights throughout Oakland will save money in the long run and help deter crime, city officials said Tuesday. Standing at the corner of 98th Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard for a morning news conference in …More…

Warriors preparing for draft as if team has picks
"We treated the scouting season as if we did have a pick because you never know what's going to happen the night of the draft," Myers said Wednesday, speaking to a small group of reporters at the team's downtown Oakland headquarters. Myers and …More…

Oakland A's lose 9-4 to Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — The A's long streak of quality starting pitching may be beginning to fray. Coming into this week's series against the Rangers, the A's had gone 22 games without any starting pitcher having allowed more than four runs. But with Tommy …More…

Oakland Athletics – TeamReport
On Tuesday, the city of San Jose filed an antitrust lawsuit against Major League Baseball in U.S. district court in San Jose, accusing MLB of not allowing the city to bring the A's to Oakland and breaking federal and state antitrust laws. The A's, who …More…

Oakland County resident: They can't plow my road but can afford to dig for …OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, MI — As federal and Oakland County sheriff's officials packed up and repaired the earth where they spent more than two days digging for the possible remains of Jimmy Hoffa, interested residents continued to meander to the roadside …More…

The Oakland A's Are on Fire
Last season, Oakland went 94-68 to win the American League West by a single game over the Texas Rangers, a team coming off consecutive World Series appearances. It was thought of at the time as a cute story, the small-market team in a decrepit stadium …More…

Oakland works over Darvish in 6-2 win
ARLINGTON — Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas, 6-2, on Tuesday night. Jarrod Parker (6-6) limited the Rangers to two runs and three hits over seven innings to improve to 4-0 his …More…

Oakland commits to helping all kids learn to read
With future graduation rates, crime, and children’s very happiness in life at stake, the Mayor of Oakland, its Superintendent of Schools, and 100 community organizations launched an initiative Monday to help all Oakland children learn to read by the … More…

Feds Digging In Oakland Township Searching For Hoffa's Remains …
Federal agents are digging up a field in Northern Oakland Township in hopes of finding the remains of Jimmy Hoffa.CBS DetroitMore…

Oakland A's beat Texas Rangers 6-2
ARLINGTON, Texas — Yu Darvish has pretty much had his way in his first year and half in the major leagues. There is always an exception, and that exception cropped up again Tuesday when the A's Jarrod Parker clearly outpitched Darvish, who gave up …More…

The Oakland Athletics stadium situation reeks
The Oakland Athletics play the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning of their game at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Oakland defeated Seattle 10-2. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News …More…

Hoffa mystery still fascinates after 4 decades
Law enforcement officials from the Michigan State Police help search the area in Oakland Township, Mich., Tuesday, June 18, 2013 where officials continue the search for the remains of Teamsters union president Jimmy Hoffa who disappeared from a? … More…

Oakland A's Pissed Off About Stadium Sewage Flood – SF Appeal
The Oakland A's have been looking to move out of the O.co Coliseum for years and the team is highlighting this weekend's sewage overflow as another reason why they need a new home.The San Francisco Appeal | SF…More…

Raw Sewage At Oakland Coliseum Forces Teams To Shower … – SFist
On Sunday, a raw sewage leak flooded both locker rooms at the Oakland Coliseum, forcing the A's and the visiting Mariners to share the Raiders' locker room after the game, creating an awkward situation that will doubtless be memorialized in …SFistMore…

Series Preview: Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers – Desperately …
If ever a testy team meeting after getting swept at home could pay off, this is the series for it.Lone Star Ball – All PostsMore…

The Oakland A's Are on Fire
With the sewage that's running through the O.co Coliseum getting more headlines than the contender which inhabits it, the A's look to march on and keep winning as the heat of summer intensifies. Last season, Oakland went 94-68 to win the American …More…

San Jose votes to sue MLB over refusal to relocate Oakland Athletics
San Jose's city council voted in favor of bringing a lawsuit against Major League Baseball Tuesday morning.SBNation.com – All PostsMore…

Oakland commits to helping all kids learn to read << Oakland Local
With future graduation rates, crime, and children's very happiness in life at stake, the Mayor of Oakland, its Superintendent of Schools, and 100 community organizations launched an initiative Monday to help all Oakland children learn to read …Oakland LocalMore…

West Oakland family considers moving after shooting injures 11-year-old boyOAKLAND — Phuc Tran, 11, said he has heard gunshots ring out before near the West Oakland housing project where his family has lived for 12 years. He sometimes feels scared living in the neighborhood, he said. Sunday morning, he was awakened again …More…

Oakland counting on brighter lights to fight crimeOAKLAND — By the end of this year, Oakland expects to have outfitted all 30,000 overhead streetlights with more brighter energy efficient bulbs — an upgrade city officials said should help reduce crime and electricity bills. The $14.8 million project …More…

Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers Live Blog: Instant Reactions and Analysis
Big game Monday night in Arlington, as the Oakland Athletics come to town to take on the Texas Rangers. Oakland currently holds a three-game lead in the division over the second-place Rangers. So far, the teams have split the season series at three … More…

Oakland Athletics (42-30) at Texas Rangers (39-31), 8:05 pm (ET)
Yu Darvish targets his first win in six starts on Tuesday when the Texas Rangers continue a four-game series against the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Darvish is 0-1 over his last five starts, but is pitching to a 2.08 ERA in that …More…

How the Oakland Raiders Became the Least Talented Team in the NFL
The Oakland Raiders are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL. However, over the last decade they’ve become the least talented team in the league. Evan Silva, the senior NFL editor for Rotoworld, had this to say about the 2013 … More…

MLB releases statement on Oakland Coliseum sewer fiasco …
After a rather embarrassing incident Sunday in which the Oakland Coliseum's sewage flooded into the clubhouses, the MLB has released a statement on the issue. Due to the flooding, both the Oakland Athletics and the visiting Seattle …SBNation.com – All PostsMore…

New push for early reading in Oakland schools – Contra Costa Times
Education officials and politicians discuss how to make sure that students entering the third grade are reading at their grade level. The new initiative is called Oakland Reads 2020.EducationMore…

Series Preview: Oakland A's @ Texas Rangers – Desperately …
If ever a testy team meeting after getting swept at home could pay off, this is the series for it.Lone Star Ball – All PostsMore…

New push for early reading in Oakland schools – Contra Costa Times
Education officials and politicians discuss how to make sure that students entering the third grade are reading at their grade level. The new initiative is called Oakland Reads 2020.EducationMore…

Federal agents search land linked to Hoffa case
Investigators look over the scene in Oakland Township, Mich., Monday, June 17, 2013, where officials search for the remains of Teamsters union president Jimmy Hoffa who disappeared from a Detroit-area restaurant in 1975. CARLOS OSORIO ??? AP Photo. More…

Feds Digging In Oakland Township Searching For Hoffa's Remains …
Federal agents are digging up a field in Northern Oakland Township in hopes of finding the remains of Jimmy Hoffa.CBS DetroitMore…

Oakland A's Pissed Off About Stadium Sewage Flood – SF Appeal
The Oakland A's have been looking to move out of the O.co Coliseum for years and the team is highlighting this weekend's sewage overflow as another reason why they need a new home.The San Francisco Appeal | SF…More…

Exclusive: Feds to dig in Oakland Township today for remains of …
Federal agents will begin digging up a field in northern Oakland Township today in hopes of finding the remains of Jimmy Hoffa. More…

Oakland A's sewage situation: MLB and Bob Melvin weigh in
The Oakland Coliseum suffered a plumbing main break Sunday that flooded both the home and visiting clubhouses with sewage. The A's and the visiting Mariners had to share the Raiders' second-floor lockerroom after the game, won by Oakland 10-2. More…

Oakland A's are perplexing to Texas Rangers
Have the Oakland A's gotten into the heads of the Texas Rangers? Well, maybe. It's one thing that the A's took the American League West by storm last year, winning six of the last seven games against the Rangers to win the West title by one game. More…

Oakland man may face felony DUI after two children injured in Hayward crash
rhurd@bayareanewsgroup.com. HAYWARD — Two children were in stable condition Monday morning after suffering serious injuries in an overnight crash on Interstate 880, and an Oakland man driving the car may face felony charges of driving under the …More…

Oakland man may face felony DUI after 2 children injured in Hayward crash
HAYWARD — Two children were in stable condition Monday morning after suffering serious injuries in an overnight crash on Interstate 880, while an Oakland man driving the car may face felony charges of driving under the influence,?? a California …More…

MLB releases statement on Oakland Coliseum sewer fiasco …
After a rather embarrassing incident Sunday in which the Oakland Coliseum's sewage flooded into the clubhouses, the MLB has released a statement on the issue. Due to the flooding, both the Oakland Athletics and the visiting Seattle …SBNation.com – All PostsMore…

Oakland A's fall to Texas Rangers 8-7 in series opener
ARLINGTON, Texas — Gift giving is for Christmas and birthdays. It's not for June 17 in Rangers Ballpark. That's what A's starter Dan Straily found so annoying in his performance in Oakland's 8-7 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday night. "I gave that …More…

Warriors: Oakland's Will Cherry has pre-NBA draft workoutOAKLAND — Will Cherry grew up close to the Warriors' practice facility, attended camps at the facility as a youngster and served as a camp instructor there in the summer the last four years. On Monday, the former Montana star guard was again at the …More…

Oakland: Officer injured in CHP car chase
hharris@bayareanewsgroup.com. OAKLAND — An Oakland police officer was injured Monday morning when an SUV being chased by the California Highway Patrol collided with his vehicle. The officer was treated and released at a hospital for his injuries. More…

Oakland Athletics (42-29) at Texas Rangers (38-31), 8:05 pm (ET)
The Oakland Athletics will try to pad their lead atop the American League West standings on Monday when they open a four-game series with the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Oakland has taken advantage of Texas' recent woes and …More…

Authorities hopeful search will turn up Jimmy Hoffa's remains in …
Investigators from the FBI and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office are in northern Oakland County today, searching for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa. More…

West Oakland family considers moving after shooting injures 11-year-old boyOAKLAND — Phuc Tran, 11, said he has heard gunshots ring out before near the West Oakland housing project where his family has lived for 12 years. He sometimes feels scared living in the neighborhood, he said. Sunday morning, he was awakened again …More…

Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff says Coliseum sewage mess not unusualOAKLAND — A's owner Lew Wolff said Monday he has no plans to talk to baseball commissioner Bud Selig about the urgency of the club's stadium situation in the wake of a plumbing issue that flooded the Coliseum's baseball clubhouses with sewage Sunday …More…

Oakland boy, 11, shot while he slept, hospitalizedOakland Police were searching for a white car Sunday that was possibly involved in an early morning shooting that wounded an 11-year-old boy while he slept. Police said that at about 5 a.m., several rounds were fired at an apartment on Seventh and …More…

Oakland: Sleeping child shot in drive-by early SundayOAKLAND — An 11-year-old boy was shot as he slept in his bed during a drive-by shooting early Sunday off Adeline Street in West Oakland, authorities said. Police received a report that a sleeping child had been shot in the shoulder at 5 a.m., about a …More…

Oakland police search for missing man with dementia
Police in Oakland are searching for a 64-year-old man who went missing from his care home on Saturday. James Moten, who suffers from dementia, apparently walked away from his residence at about 6:30 a.m. and has not been seen since, according to …More…

Recap: Oakland vs. Seattle
Josh Reddick finished 4-for-5 with a homer and two RBI, while Josh Donaldson, Seth Smith and Brandon Moss also went deep as the Oakland Athletics avoided the sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the finale of a three-game series. More…

Oakland A's: Billy Beane's Mix & Match Masterpiece is Best in MLB over Past Year
Following the A's marathon 18-inning win and sweep over the New York Yankees, the national media is finally starting to take notice of the Oakland A's and what they have accomplished over the past 12 months of baseball. Earlier this week there was an …More…

Oakland boy, 11, grazed by bullet while sleepingOAKLAND, Calif. — An 11-year-old boy is recovering from a bullet wound he received while he was sleeping when someone shot into his family's Oakland apartment. Oakland television station KTVU reports ( http://bit.ly/12OYDJn) that a bullet grazed the …More…

Oakland Army Base Billboards, Called Blight By Critics, Inch Closer To Reality …
The contentious plan to erect billboards on the soon-to-be redeveloped Oakland Army Base is heading into its final stages. The council next week is set to approve a swap of a portion of the property later to be site of one of the 70-foot lighted …More…

Oakland's Budget – Worth Fighting For (Community Voices)
As the City puts together our budget, the resounding message I’ve been hearing from Oakland’s residents is that we love our town. I’m also hearing???and it should come as no surprise???that crime and City finances are the greatest challenges to … More…

Child Shot While Home Sleeping in West Oakland Drive-By: SFist
handgun-2012-400×300.jpg An 11-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet while at home sleeping in his bed around 5 a.m. Sunday morning in Oakland. The shot came from a passing car on the 1100 block of 7th Street near Adeline, in the Acorn …SFistMore…

Oakland A's get rough send-off to Texas as sewage seeps into home stadium …OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 16: Josh Donaldson #20 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he hit a home run in the seventh inning of their game against the Seattle Mariners at O.co Coliseum on June 16, 2013 in Oakland, California. More…

Oakland Athletics Vs. Seattle Mariners 6/16/13 Tyrone's Free MLB Baseball Pick
The 31-38 Seattle Mariners are the Kryptonite to the 41-29 Oakland Athletics apparently. Seattle bested Oakland again on the road due to a four-run sixth inning as 8-4 Felix Hernandez with a 2.32 went seven frames. 5-6 A.J. Griffin with a 3.93 ERA had …More…

Colon wins 6th straight as A's rout Mariners 10-2
Oakland Athletics’ Seth Smith, right, is greeted by teammate Adam Rosales, left, after scoring the A’s second run in the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Oakland, Calif. ERIC RISBERG ??? AP Photo. More…

Oakland A's sellout crowd leaves bad smellOAKLAND — A sewage problem at the Coliseum forced the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners to use the same locker room after Sunday's game. The pipes backed up on the lower levels of the stadium during Oakland's 10-2 victory, creating a stink and …More…

Oakland A's beat Seattle Mariners 10-2OAKLAND — As welcome a sight as four Josh Reddick hits were during the A's 10-2 romp over Seattle, the right fielder made his biggest impact Sunday with his gold glove. With the A's trailing 2-0 in the second inning and Bartolo Colon in his stickiest …More…

Oakland Raiders Training Camp Battles – Tight End
Of all the positions on the Oakland Raiders Roster for the 2013 season, who will get the starting role at tight end remains the most difficult to predict. With the loss of Brandon Myers (to the NY Giants), the Raiders have no clear starter, in fact … More…

Blanco backs up Felix with rare slam
By RYAN DIVISH — ryan.divish@thenewstribune.com. OAKLAND — After too many horror stories this season concluded with the Seattle Mariners as primary victims, Saturday's game for once gave them a happy ending. The working title could be, “The Old …More…

Oakland's Budget – Worth Fighting For (Community Voices …
As the City puts together our budget, the resounding message I've been hearing from Oakland's residents is that we love our town. I'm also hearing–and it should come as no surprise–that crime and City finances are the greatest challenges …Oakland LocalMore…

Oakland A's fall to Joe Saunders, MarinersOAKLAND — Joe Saunders and a scuffling Seattle bullpen did Friday what the New York Yankees couldn't all week by keeping Oakland's bats in check to eke out a 3-2 win over the A's. The left-handed Saunders (5-6) allowed just five hits and one run in …More…

Oakland A's: Are They Really An Elite Team?
Jun 6, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Adam Rosales (17) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting the go ahead home run during the tenth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. The Oakland Athletics …More…

Oakland A's sign top draft pick Billy McKinneyOAKLAND — Billy McKinney started his professional career Friday afternoon, standing in the left-handed batters box and took batting practice from A's manager Bob Melvin. Earlier in the day McKinney, the A's first-round pick in the draft, finalized his …More…

Oakland police union comes out against spending for radio system repairOAKLAND — A proposal to begin repairing Oakland's ailing public safety radio infrastructure has come under fire from the police union, which has been furious over the system's poor performance. Sgt. Barry Donelan, who heads Oakland's police union …More…

Young has 3 hits in Athletics ' loss to Mariners
Mike Zunino hit his first career home run, a tiebreaking solo shot in the seventh inning, and the Seattle Mariners held on for a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. "It felt good," Young said of the home run. "It would have felt a lot …More…

Yoenis Cespedes returns to Oakland A's lineup, but Josh Donaldson, Coco …OAKLAND — The A's got Yoenis Cespedes back into the starting lineup Friday for the opener of a three-game set with the Seattle Mariners, but they've lost third baseman josh Donaldson, at least for one start. And center fielder Coco Crisp is on the …More…

Young has 3 hits in Athletics ' loss to Mariners
Mariners Athletics Baseball. Security guards move in to break up a fight in the bleachers during the sixth inning of a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. BEN MARGOT — AP Photo. More…

Oakland Athletics – PlayerWatch
3B Josh Donaldson (strained right hamstring) was out of the lineup Friday night against the Mariners. He came out of Thursday's 3-2, 18-inning win against the Yankees after the 15th inning when his hamstring cramped. Donaldson said he felt "better …More…

Poole: Oakland A's built for OctoberOAKLAND — The beauty of baseball is that the A's dead sprint into the 2012 playoffs felt magical, too magical to be repeated, only to have their impressive charge toward the halfway point of this season drag us toward the undiluted truth. This is not …More…

Oakland teachers approve new contract
(06-15) 12:58 PDT Oakland — After five years of bitter bargaining, Oakland teachers and district officials have ratified a one-year agreement that gives teachers an immediate 1.5 percent raise and a one-time bonus. That raise will grow to 2 percent if … More…

Oakland City Workers Poised To Strike – SF Appeal
Members of the city of Oakland's two biggest employee unions have voted by overwhelming margins to authorize a strike.The San Francisco Appeal | SF…More…

Oakland Army Base Billboards, Called Blight By Critics, Inch Closer To Reality …
The contentious plan to erect billboards on the soon-to-be redeveloped Oakland Army Base is heading into its final stages. The council next week is set to approve a swap of a portion of the property later to be site of one of the 70-foot lighted …More…

Recap: Oakland vs. Seattle
Joe Saunders spun seven strong innings to guide the Seattle Mariners past the Oakland Athletics, 3-2, in the opener of a three-game set at The Coliseum. Saunders (5-6) was touched for just one run on five hits and struck out four to earn his second win …More…

Oakland A's: Billy Beane's Mix & Match Masterpiece is Best in MLB over Past Year
Following the A's marathon 18-inning win and sweep over the New York Yankees, the national media is finally starting to take notice of the Oakland A's and what they have accomplished over the past 12 months of baseball. Earlier this week there was an …More…

Oakland A's slammed by Seattle MarinersOAKLAND — A's right-hander A.J. Griffin knows full well that one bad pitch can mean defeat when you're squaring off against Seattle's Felix Hernandez. What Griffin might not have known is that a 41-year-old catcher named Henry Blanco can still handle …More…

Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland A's Series Preview Q&A: Athletics …
Time for another batch of questions for this series preview, this time with our friends at Athletics Nation.Lookout Landing – All PostsMore…

Oakland Athletics – TeamReport
His first stint with Oakland this season, he put up a 6.23 ERA, and was sent out again at the end of April. He came back on May 10, and entering Thursday, Chavez hadn't worked in eight days — he's the long man in the bullpen — but he had been …More…

Yoenis Cespedes returns to Oakland A's lineup, but Josh Donaldson, Coco …OAKLAND — The A's got Yoenis Cespedes back into the starting lineup Friday for the opener of a three-game set with the Seattle Mariners, but they've lost third baseman josh Donaldson, at least for one start. And center fielder Coco Crisp is on the …More…

Swept in Oakland: Yanks embarrass themselves in 18-inning …
Swept in Oakland: Yanks embarrass themselves in 18-inning marathon loss. By Mike Axisa. This is the boiling point. The Yankees didn't just lose Thursday afternoon/night's 18-inning marathon with the Athletics because they couldn't buy a hit …River Avenue BluesMore…

Oakland police union comes out against spending for radio system repairOAKLAND — A proposal to begin repairing Oakland's ailing public safety radio infrastructure has come under fire from the police union, which has been furious over the system's poor performance. Sgt. Barry Donelan, who heads Oakland's police union …More…

Oakland Gets 3-Game Sweep as Yankees Lose in 18 Innings
The Oakland Athletics completed a three-game series sweep of the visiting Yankees with an 18-inning victory in which New York reliever Mariano Rivera failed to retire any of the three batters he faced. The Yankees (37-29), who announced yesterday that …More…

Oakland: Council goes back to drawing board on budget dealOAKLAND — With a budget deadline just two weeks away, council members are struggling to reach a compromise that would strengthen the police department, add blight abatement crews and boost pay for many city workers. There remained disagreement …More…

Oakland Athletics outlast New York Yankees in 18 innings to earn the sweepOAKLAND — The A's have already done some improbable things this season, but there is always room for improvement as Oakland showed in a supersized 3-2 18-inning victory over New York, completing a three-game sweep of the Yankees. More…

Anniversary of Van Halen's Oakland, 1981 Shows: Highest Quality …
32 years ago today, Van Halen kicked off a multi-show run at the Oakland Coliseum as part of their Fair Warning tour. From June 11-13th, 1981, the band …More…

Teams across the majors pushed to extra inningsOakland teammate Brandon Moss followed closely behind en route to the Coliseum exit Thursday night after a 3-2 victory in 18 innings over the New York Yankees that gave the A's a hard-earned series sweep. Clubs across the major leagues have been …More…

Oakland A's sign top draft pick Billy McKinneyOAKLAND — Billy McKinney started his professional career Friday afternoon, standing in the left-handed batters box and took batting practice from A's manager Bob Melvin. Earlier in the day McKinney, the A's first-round pick in the draft, finalized his …More…

Oakland city employees vote to authorize strike by large margin
Members of the city of Oakland's two biggest employee unions have voted by overwhelming margins to authorize a strike. Members of Service Employees International Union Local 1021, which represents more than 1,000 full-time workers and 1,500 part-time …More…

Oakland signs first-round pick McKinney to deal that includes $1.8 million bonusOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with first-round pick Billy McKinney on a deal that includes a $1.8 million bonus. McKinney, the 24th player selected overall, took batting practice at the Oakland Coliseum before Friday …More…

Oakland: Man charged with stabbing woman over use of cellphoneOAKLAND — A man with a 20-year criminal history will be prosecuted under three strikes statutes after he was charged Friday with robbing and stabbing a woman June 5 near her downtown home when she wouldn't let him use her cellphone, authorities said. More…

Oakland Local: OUSD names new school board member | KQED …
June 13, 2013 The OUSD school board just voted to appoint Anne Campbell-Washington to represent District 4, given former board member Gary Yee's appointment.KQED American GraduateMore…

Oakland A's fall to Joe Saunders, MarinersOAKLAND — Joe Saunders and a scuffling Seattle bullpen did Friday what the New York Yankees couldn't all week by keeping Oakland's bats in check to eke out a 3-2 win over the A's. The left-handed Saunders (5-6) allowed just five hits and one run in …More…

Oakland Athletics: Power Ranking the Pitching Staff so Far This Season
The Oakland Athletics pitching staff is not quite up to par as a whole if you use the successful backdrop of last season as a barometer. But decent performances and excellent individual parts, like Bartolo Colon and Grant Balfour, are keeping the A’s … More…

Google Fiber enables Nick LeGrande to remotely throw pitch at …
Nick LeGrande, a baseball-obsessed 13-year-old who can no longer play due to illness, threw out the first pitch at an Oakland A's game with the help of Google Fiber.Digital TrendsMore…

Science in the schools: Oakland elementary schools beef up …
An indicator of a science renaissance in Oakland public schools, 13 elementary schools and 55 teachers won awards in the past month for their commitments to science education from a local science advocacy organization. Oakland Unified …Oakland LocalMore…

Oakland Athletics Beat Yankees In 18 Innings, Sweep Series
Mariano Rivera had warmed up several times already before finally entering to a standing ovation for his likely Oakland Coliseum farewell. In the 18th inning, 5 1/2 hours after first pitch, the potential winning run aboard and just about everybody eager …More…

Oakland: Police department, FBI create task force focused on trafficking and …OAKLAND — The Oakland Police Department and the FBI have partnered to create the first joint task force focused on sex trafficking and exploitation in the city. Although the FBI already has a presence in Oakland, it will now be working jointly with …More…

Oakland Native Jason Kidd Hired to Coach Nets
BROOKLYN, NY – JANUARY 18: Nets player Jason Kidd watches on during a press conference announcing a 20-year naming rights deal of the Barclays Center January 18, 2007 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The new Barclays Center designed? … More…

Good Thing This Oakland A's Security Guard Wore A Helmet
Because he doesn't move out of the way. He barely flinches. And he calmly acts like that baseball didn't just carom off the side of his head. More…

Oakland unions authorize strikeOAKLAND — Members of the city's two largest civilian public employee unions have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as negotiations with the city continue to stalemate. SEIU, Local 1021, and IFTPE, Local 21, which represent more than 3,000 …More…

Oakland Raiders: Back to downhill running for McFadden
ALAMEDA — Lateral movement has given way to full speed ahead when it comes to the Raiders running game. As the Raiders concluded their three-day mandatory minicamp Thursday, so did an offseason of junking the zone running scheme in favor of the …More…

Teen fan with aplastic anemia throws virtual first pitch at Athletics game
Both occurred before the Oakland Athletics played the New York Yankees on Wednesday night, with relief pitcher Ryan Cook at the heart of the action. In what was believed to be a major-league first, the pitch was thrown by a 13-year-old boy in Kansas …More…

Oakland fires coach Beckie Francis
The end came suddenly for Oakland University women's basketball coach Beckie Francis. On May 1, she hired a new assistant. On May 8, she basked in the school's move to the Horizon League, participating in a special announcement in downtown Detroit. More…

Oakland Won't Quit on Trafficked Kids << Oakland Local
Members of the Oakland police force sit on metal chairs scattered throughout a conference room, with badges and handcuffs clipped to their hips. Government officials donning dark suits and caseworkers clutching scratch pads also crowd the …Oakland LocalMore…

Oakland Athletics – TeamReport
On Tuesday, CC Sabathia of the Yankees became the fifth left-hander in a row to start against Oakland. The A's have faced lefties in 11 of the past 16 games and are hitting .256 against southpaws this year. Starting Saturday, the pendulum swings. The A …More…

Oakland Athletics – TeamReport
The last time Oakland played a marathon game, 19 innings against the Los Angeles Angels on April 29, they wound up with three players on the disabled list as a result – outfielders Coco Crisp (hamstring), Chris Young (quad) and Brett Anderson (foot). More…

Oakland libraries: 10 things you can do besides read*
Oakland Libraries are great places to grab some summer reading or free Wi-Fi. But did you know about some of the other services available at your local branch? In past years, a limited number of physical museum passes were available for check out. More…

Oakland A's beat New York Yankees 5-2OAKLAND — Starter Dan Straily and first baseman Brandon Moss carried the A's to a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Straily turned in his fifth consecutive strong start, throwing a one-hitter through the first five innings as the A …More…

Game #67: Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees – Athletics Nation
After taking a commanding lead in last night's contest, and ending up with a nailbiter, the A's will take the field again tonight, looking to win the series against the…Athletics Nation – All PostsMore…

Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen: 'I like this team'
Coach Dennis Allen is pleased with the progress he's seen the past two months during the offseason program for the new-look Oakland Raiders. The Raiders wrapped up their mandatory three-day minicamp on Thursday and won't reconvene as a team again …More…

Oakland Athletics Employee Surprised By Mariano Rivera
The man just keeps giving. New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera surprised longtime Oakland Athletics employee Julie Vasconcellos by visiting her in the mail room where she has worked for 25 years by posing as a pizza delivery man. Rivera carried in a …More…

Oakland Athletics – PlayerWatch
C Derek Norris went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and a career-high four RBIs on Tuesday night in the Athletics' 6-4 victory over the Yankees. Two of his hits, including his fourth-inning home run, came off Yankees LHP CC Sabathia. Norris entered …More…

Oakland University president retires, wife removed as women's basketball coachOakland University President Gary D. Russi announced his retirement Wednesday, the same day his wife, Beckie Francis, was relieved of her duties as the school's head women's basketball coach. It was unclear if there was a connection between Russi's …More…

Oakland A's beat New York Yankees 5-2OAKLAND — After five games against left-handed starting pitching when the A's left-handed hitters mostly rode the bench, they were unleashed Wednesday. The result was an impressive 5-2 win over the New York Yankees that carried Oakland back into first …More…

Oakland earns A's against New York Yankees' hurler CC Sabathia
The night almost had a bad ending for Oakland when the Yankees brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning after score twice in the eighth and ninth. But Grant Balfour got his 16th save in as many chances when Travis Hafner flied out to the …More…

Oakland hopes to continue success at home vs. YankeesOakland has won nine straight at home and 19 of its last 24 overall for the organization's best start in 21 years. The A's are tied with the Rangers for the top spot in the American League West entering Wednesday. Still, they are not taking the Yankees …More…

Oakland A's beat New York Yankees 5-2OAKLAND — Starter Dan Straily and first baseman Brandon Moss carried the A's to a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Straily turned in his fifth consecutive strong start, throwing a one-hitter through the first five innings as the A …More…

Oakland/Piedmont: Mountain View Cemetery draws criticism over trees, pondsOAKLAND — Residents are up in arms with what's happening at the historic Mountain View Cemetery on Piedmont Avenue, where hundreds of trees are being removed and plans are being considered for massive earth-moving and pond reconfiguration. More…

Oakland: East Bay Performing Arts names new chiefOAKLAND — East Bay Performing Arts has named Steven Payne as its new executive director who will join the three recently re-christened Oakland-based organizations under their EBPA cap for an anniversary 2013-14 season. The Bournemouth, England …More…

Oakland hopes to continue success at home vs. Yankees
(Sports Network) – The New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics will resume their three-game set at O.co Coliseum after the surging A's won Tuesday's opener behind a big night at the plate from Derek Norris. Norris doubled and homered — both with two …More…

Oakland Teen Who Confessed To Pulling Trigger In Paramedic …
Accused triggerman Christian Burton, 16, stands accused in the murder along with five other juveniles, one as young as 13, who were all in a stolen car together on April 2 when they allegedly pulled up near Boyer, near Skyline Boulevard in …SFistMore…

Kansas City teen to throw 1st pitch via telerobotOAKLAND, Calif. — In what is believed to be a baseball first when it comes to ceremonial first pitches, 13-year-old Nick LeGrande was scheduled to take the toss before the Yankees-Athletics game on Wednesday night from his hometown of Kansas City, Mo …More…

Oakland teachers to vote on pay increase Friday
"While this is not something that's making us dance in the streets, I really think it's an end to the chapter of no tentative agreements," said Trish Gorham, president of the Oakland Education Association, which represents teachers and all other …More…

Oakland downtown associations honored for improvements
The International Downtown Association, a Washington, D.C.-based group that promotes safe and healthy downtown areas in cities across the globe, has recognized the Downtown Oakland Association and the Lake Merritt/Uptown District Association for …More…

This Week/End in the YaY! Area thru 6/16 << Oakland Local
Whew! I just came back from L.A. Pride and was thinking to myself, “Self, you need to rest up this weekend!” Then I started to put together this column and I was reminded why I hardly ever sleep… I live in the Bay! There is no way, no how, I am …Oakland LocalMore…

Oakland A's: 5 Players Who Should Be All-Stars in 2013
To put that idea into proper perspective, the only time that Oakland sent more than one player to the All-Star Game in the past eight years was in 2010 when Trevor Cahill and Andrew Bailey were chosen. Oakland has not sent multiple position players to … More…

Kansas City teen to throw 1st pitch via telerobot
Advertisement. Thirteen-year-old Nick LeGrande looks on as his mother Shari, left, and father Mike celebrate before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees via the Internet in Kansas City, Mo., Wednedsay, June 12, 2013. More…

Oakland Athletics – PlayerWatch
C Derek Norris went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and a career-high four RBIs on Tuesday night in the Athletics' 6-4 victory over the Yankees. Two of his hits, including his fourth-inning home run, came off Yankees LHP CC Sabathia. Norris entered …More…

Quick recap: Oakland 6, Yankees 4 | It's About The Money
Hi, it's Stacey. It's 11:56 p.m. and I'm heading for bed. I know it's pretty lame of me but I couldn't stay up to watch the end of the game. I'm assuming from the score, which is 5-0 in the bottom of the sixth, that the Yankees will not be able to rally, …It's About The MoneyMore…

Oakland: Volunteers renovate St. Vincent de Paul's men's centerOAKLAND — A downtown Oakland drop-in center for homeless and low-income men that had become worn and in need of renewal now has a fresh start. The St. Vincent de Paul Champion Guidance Center for Men is sporting new flooring, a renovated …More…

Oakland Raiders' offense playing catch-up
ALAMEDA — The pass from quarterback Matt Flynn arrived in a spiral, 30 yards downfield. Rod Streater, tightly guarded along the right sideline, caught the pass at the top of his jump, coming down inside the 5-yard line. Moments earlier, Terrelle Pryor …More…

Oakland: Anne Washington Campbell appointed District 4 school board memberOAKLAND — The Oakland school board Wednesday appointed Anne Washington Campbell as the provisional District 4 member. The board voted 5-1 in favor of Washington Campbell over eight other candidates. She will replace Gary Yee, who will take over …More…

Oakland earns A's against New York Yankees' hurler CC SabathiaOAKLAND, Calif. — Derek Norris homered and drove in four runs and Bartolo Colon pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Coco Crisp led off the game for Oakland with a …More…

Oakland Raiders hold mandatory mini-camp in Alameda
The Oakland Raiders got started on preparing for the 2013 National Football League season as they held a mandatory mini-camp at their Alameda, Calif. training facility on Tuesday, June 11. Close. Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen watches his …More…

Oakland university mass shooter still suffering from mental condition, doctors sayOAKLAND — The 44-year-old man accused of killing seven people during a mass shooting at a small East Oakland private college remains troubled by delusional thoughts and cannot comprehend the charges filed against him, attorneys said in court Monday. More…

Oakland Athletics – TeamReport
Cespedes appeared to be in discomfort after trying to beat out a grounder up the middle in the first inning of Oakland's 6-4 win over the Yankees. He went back out to his spot in left field in the top of the second, but he exited before the third …More…

Oakland Athletics at it again
Third baseman Josh Donaldson sees plenty of similarities between this Oakland team and the one that stunned the Texas Rangers on the season's final day last fall. Photos. Oakland reliever Grant Balfour has 15 saves in 15 chance, the only American …More…

Yankees 4, A's 6: C.C.'s struggles in Oakland continue – Pinstriped …
Where's the beef? In the Oakland dugout, sadly. … Hopefully this is just a byproduct of his lifelong slump at the Oakland Colosseum (5.02 ERA in 13 career starts coming into tonight). Hey, the U.S. Men's National team is beating Panama in …Pinstriped Bible – All PostsMore…

Oakland Teen Who Confessed To Pulling Trigger In Paramedic …
Accused triggerman Christian Burton, 16, stands accused in the murder along with five other juveniles, one as young as 13, who were all in a stolen car together on April 2 when they allegedly pulled up near Boyer, near Skyline Boulevard in …SFistMore…

Oakland teen pleads not guilty to murdering paramedic
A 16-year-old boy pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge stemming from the shooting death of off-duty paramedic Quinn Boyer in the Oakland Hills two months ago. Christian Burton, who is being prosecuted as an adult for allegedly shooting Boyer on …More…

Oakland police issue statement on video of young boy, arrested in North …
June 11??? 12 noon???What happened here? A North Oakland resident posted a video to Facebook yesterday that shows what appear to be 4 Oakland police officers engaged in tying up and restraining what turns out to be a very small boy, a young teen who … More…

Oakland A's beat New York Yankees 6-4OAKLAND — The focus of the Oakland clubhouse after the A's pinned a 6-4 loss on the Yankees on Friday was a replay of the beanball brawl between Arizona and Los Angeles in Dodger Stadium. While players from those two teams were swarming each …More…

Oakland teachers to vote on pay increase FridayOAKLAND — The school district's 2,400 teachers have a tentative agreement for a new contract that gives them a raise for the first time in five years. It's the first time the district and the union have agreed on a contract since the 2005-08 contract …More…

Oakland Tribune editorial: Crime stats are disturbing, but not reason to panicOakland police detain several men along MacArthur Boulevard near 75th Avenue in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Oakland Tribune reporter Scott Johnson lived in East Oakland for one month to chronicle what it's like to live near a high crime …More…

Oakland Raiders look to improve run defense
The gap integrity of which Allen speaks has been one of Oakland's big issues against the run over the past decade. A solid run defense is like fitting a puzzle, and all too often the Raiders had one or more pieces out of place, with players either …More…

Oakland: Suspected gang member charged with murder in failed robberyOAKLAND — A suspected gang member has been charged with fatally shooting a father of four last year in East Oakland and wounding three of his relatives during a failed robbery, police said Tuesday. Emilio Bibiano, 19, is awaiting extradition from Las …More…

Quick recap: Oakland 6, Yankees 4 | It's About The Money
Hi, it's Stacey. It's 11:56 p.m. and I'm heading for bed. I know it's pretty lame of me but I couldn't stay up to watch the end of the game. I'm assuming from the score, which is 5-0 in the bottom of the sixth, that the Yankees will not be able to rally, …It's About The MoneyMore…

Oakland downtown associations honored for improvementsOAKLAND — An international group has honored the city for its expanding tech and retail industries, public transportation and easy-to-use bike trails and walking paths in the downtown area. The International Downtown Association, a Washington, D.C …More…

6/11-6/13 Series Preview: Oakland Athletics | River Avenue Blues
I think we're all still smartin' a bit from that four-game, two-walk-off loss sweep in Oakland last season. That was as bad a series as I can remember. Thankfully, that's in the past and the Yankees will only spend three games in the O.co …River Avenue BluesMore…

Oakland Tribune editorial: Crime stats are disturbing, but not reason to panic
FBI crime statistics released last week confirm what has been clear from news reports for a while now. The FBI's report compared stats in cities of 100,000 or more residents and makes it abundantly clear that the rise was not confined to any one micro …More…

This Week/End in the YaY! Area thru 6/16 << Oakland Local
Whew! I just came back from L.A. Pride and was thinking to myself, “Self, you need to rest up this weekend!” Then I started to put together this column and I was reminded why I hardly ever sleep… I live in the Bay! There is no way, no how, I am …Oakland LocalMore…

Oakland council will study plan that could fund city worker raises
Less than a week after Councilmembers Libby Schaaf and Pat Kernighan fought off an attempt to free up $3 million that could help fund employee raises, five council members have called a special meeting to reconsider it. At issue is a council policy …More…

Oakland Public Library Again Serving Free Summer Lunches
After working at the Oakland Public Library for more than 15 years, branch manager Pete Villase??or has grown accustomed to kids hanging out in the library all summer long. For some, the library serves serve as ad hoc day care while their parents are at … More…

Oakland Township board may be in violation of Open Meetings Act
A YouTube video put together by a resident in Oakland Township is gaining attention because of details surrounding the concessionaire's agreement of the Paint Creek Cider Mill. The video was created by Richard Michalski, resident of 35 years and a …More…

Oakland: `Tablets 101' class teaches how to get the most out of your tablet
This free course will offer attendees an introduction to tablets produced by numerous manufacturers. Attendees will learn what tablets are, why they might want one, what to look for when shopping for one, whether the device is right for their needs …More…

Oakland Tribune editorial: Oakland leaders cannot continue ignoring financial …
With crime increasing as the East Bay's largest city slowly slides toward insolvency, Oakland Mayor Jean Quan has buried her head in the sand, the City Council president is neck-deep, and some council members are completely engulfed. For years now …More…

Oakland killer of 7 still unfit for trial
(06-10) 16:45 PDT OAKLAND — The criminal case against a man accused of murdering seven people at a small Oakland college remained suspended Monday after psychiatrists found he was still mentally unfit to stand trial due to paranoid schizophrenia. More…

Oakland Athletics at it againOAKLAND, Calif. — Third baseman Josh Donaldson sees plenty of similarities between this Oakland team and the one that stunned the Texas Rangers on the season's final day last fall. A year after the Athletics made their remarkable turnaround and push …More…

Oakland Athletics – TeamReport
–RHP Bartolo Colon is lined up to make his 13th start of the season for the Oakland A's on Tuesday against the New York Yankees and ace LHP C.C. Sabathia. The A's are 9-3 in Colon's 12 starts thus far and 23-13 in games he's started for Oakland the …More…

Oakland Social: Queer contra dance's balance and swing
Read more of this story and news of Oakland Local: http://bit.ly/13qdI0B. Follow Oakland Local on Facebook and Twitter for local, community news written by Oakland residents. FB: http://facebook.com/oaklocal. Twitter: twitter.com/oaklandlocal. Posted …More…

Predicting Oakland Raiders' Depth Chart, Post OTAs
With the initial voluntary OTAs now wrapped up, the Oakland Raiders will move into their mandatory minicamps. As these offseason programs continue, we will get a better idea of just how the Raiders’ depth chart will shake out heading into the regular … More…

Oakland Activists Holding 'National Hoodie Day' Rally In Support Of Trayvon Martin
Revolutionary Communist Party members protest outside the Seminole County Courthouse during the first day of trail for George Zimmerman – charged with the second-degree murder of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin – on June 10, 2013 in Sanford, Florida. More…

Oakland police headquarters building opens to public after floodingOAKLAND — Police headquarters, closed to the public since last Tuesday because of flooding, reopened Monday morning at 8 a.m.. Restoration and cleanup crews had worked continuously since the flooding, caused by a broken toilet in a third-floor …More…

Oakland Athletics: 5 Lessons from Series vs. Chicago White Sox
Last Thursday, the Oakland Athletics marched into Chicago as the hottest team in the American League. The red-hot A’s had won 16 of their previous 19 games entering a four-game set against the White Sox, a team that was swept by the Athletics in … More…

Oakland celebrates Lake Merritt – San Francisco Chronicle
What was once little more than wetlands – a tidal lagoon that in 1870 became the first wildlife refuge in North America – has been transformed into a lake that has …More…

Three-alarm Oakland fire started in building courtyard
A three-alarm fire on the 2500 block of 73rd Avenue in Oakland that spread to two nearby buildings started in a pile of belongings left over from a rummage sale held on Saturday, according to a fire official. The fire was first reported in a commercial … More…

Oakland teen pleads not guilty to killing San Jose paramedic, father says son …OAKLAND — A 16-year-old Oakland High School student accused of killing a San Jose paramedic during an attempted carjacking in the Oakland hills pleaded not guilty to the crime Monday as his father claimed the teenager was framed. Christian Burton is …More…

Oakland Athletics – PlayerWatch
C Derek Norris has been getting the bulk of starts behind the plate lately for the Oakland A's, even though he's struggling offensively. The reason is matchups. The A's have faced a lot of left-handed pitching recently. They're about to face a lot of …More…

NFL Debrief: Chicago and Oakland just can't escape the past …
The Raiders and the Bears are both trying to give the team a new look and feel, but legacies aren't so easily unwritten.SBNation.com – All PostsMore…

Oakland sputters in Chicago
After racking up wins and storming to the AL West lead, Oakland now trails Texas by a half-game thanks to a second straight clunker. The Athletics again failed to get much going at the plate, managing just five hits after collecting four in a 4-1 loss …More…

MLB Power Rankings: Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics make move …
MLB Power Rankings: Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics make move up, but have they caught the St. Louis Cardinals?,USA Today Sports unveils its MLB Power Rankings after 10th week of 2013 season. Did the Cardinals keep their hold on …azcentral.com | newsMore…